Patents by Inventor Patrick C. Graney, IV
Patrick C. Graney, IV has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12545847Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. The system supplies natural gas through multiple hose reels to operate multi-fuel engines for well field equipment such as pumps, compressors, and trucks. A coalescing filter removes contaminants from the natural gas. A generator powered by the natural gas supplies process electricity. A process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system, including pressure, temperature, moisture, and flow sensors. A gas chromatograph will determine the chemical composition of the natural gas. A gas evacuation system removes gas from the hose reel assemblies in the event of an emergency. An emergency shutdown system will halt the process in the event of high liquid levels, a gas leak, fire, or gas composition out of specification.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2023Date of Patent: February 10, 2026Assignee: Nacelle Logistics LLCInventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney, Peter Morcheid
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Publication number: 20250027004Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. The system supplies natural gas through multiple hose reels to operate multi-fuel engines for well field equipment such as pumps, compressors, and trucks. A coalescing filter removes contaminants from the natural gas. A generator powered by the natural gas supplies process electricity. A process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system, including pressure, temperature, moisture, and flow sensors. A gas chromatograph will determine the chemical composition of the natural gas. A gas evacuation system removes gas from the hose reel assemblies in the event of an emergency. An emergency shutdown system will halt the process in the event of high liquid levels, a gas leak, fire, or gas composition out of specification.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2023Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney, Peter Morcheid
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Patent number: 11794148Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. The system supplies retentate gas to operate multi-fuel engines for wellfield equipment such as pumps, compressors, and drills. A liquid drain discharges contaminants. A separator, first and second coalescing filters, and a particulate filter remove particulate matter and fluid contaminant matter from the natural gas. A dryer removes water vapor from the natural gas. Dual membranes separate the natural gas into a retentate gas and a permeate gas. A first heat exchanger adjusts temperature of the natural gas entering the membranes. A second heat exchanger adjusts temperature of the retentate gas output. A thermoelectric generator powered by the natural gas supplies process electricity. A process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system, including pressure control valves, temperature control valves, and emergency shutdown systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney, Peter Morcheid
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Publication number: 20230313659Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. The system supplies natural gas to operate multi-fuel engines for wellfield equipment such as pumps, compressors, and drills. A liquid drain discharges contaminants. A water separator and a particulate filter remove particulate matter and liquid contaminant matter from the natural gas. A thermoelectric generator powered by the natural gas supplies process electricity. A process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system, including pressure, temperature, moisture, and flow sensors. A gas chromatograph will determine the chemical composition of the natural gas. An emergency shutdown system will halt the process in the event of high liquid levels, a gas leak, fire, or gas composition out of specification, to include: H2S, H2O, Percent Mole Composition (BTU), Pressure, Temperature, and Flow Rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney, Peter Morcheid
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Publication number: 20230058457Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. The system supplies retentate gas to operate multi-fuel engines for wellfield equipment such as pumps, compressors, and drills. A liquid drain discharges contaminants. A separator, first and second coalescing filters, and a particulate filter remove particulate matter and fluid contaminant matter from the natural gas. A dryer removes water vapor from the natural gas. Dual membranes separate the natural gas into a retentate gas and a permeate gas. A first heat exchanger adjusts temperature of the natural gas entering the membranes. A second heat exchanger adjusts temperature of the retentate gas output. A thermoelectric generator powered by the natural gas supplies process electricity. A process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system, including pressure control valves, temperature control valves, and emergency shutdown systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney, Peter Morcheid
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Patent number: 10633960Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on at least one mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. A liquid removal tank separates liquid contaminants from the gas. A particulate filter removes particulates from the gas. A membrane separates the natural gas into a retentate gas and a permeate gas. A gas compressor is selectively connected either upstream of the membrane or downstream of the membrane. For low pressure source gas, the upstream connection will compress the natural gas before entering the membrane. For high pressure source gas, the downstream connection will compress the natural gas after exiting the membrane. An electrical generator and an air compressor are provided. A process control is connected to all the valves in the system, all instruments, the gas compressor, the electrical generator, and the air compressor. The process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney
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Publication number: 20180274350Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on at least one mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. A liquid removal tank separates liquid contaminants from the gas. A particulate filter removes particulates from the gas. A membrane separates the natural gas into a retentate gas and a permeate gas. A gas compressor is selectively connected either upstream of the membrane or downstream of the membrane. For low pressure source gas, the upstream connection will compress the natural gas before entering the membrane. For high pressure source gas, the downstream connection will compress the natural gas after exiting the membrane. An electrical generator and an air compressor are provided. A process control is connected to all the valves in the system, all instruments, the gas compressor, the electrical generator, and the air compressor. The process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney
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Patent number: 10018027Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. A liquid removal tank separates liquid contaminants from the gas. A particulate filter removes particulates from the gas. A membrane separates the natural gas into a retentate gas and a permeate gas. A gas compressor, powered by the natural gas, is selectively connected either upstream of the membrane or downstream of the membrane. For low pressure source gas, the upstream connection will compress the natural gas before entering the membrane. For high pressure source gas, the downstream connection will compress the natural gas after exiting the membrane. An electrical generator and an air compressor are provided. A process control is connected to all the valves in the system, all instruments, the gas compressor, the electrical generator, and the air compressor. The process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C. M. Graney
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Publication number: 20170254188Abstract: A natural gas processing system is mounted on a mobile platform that is transported to a natural gas source, such as a well. A liquid removal tank separates liquid contaminants from the gas. A particulate filter removes particulates from the gas. A membrane separates the natural gas into a retentate gas and a permeate gas. A gas compressor, powered by the natural gas, is selectively connected either upstream of the membrane or downstream of the membrane. For low pressure source gas, the upstream connection will compress the natural gas before entering the membrane. For high pressure source gas, the downstream connection will compress the natural gas after exiting the membrane. An electrical generator and an air compressor are provided. A process control is connected to all the valves in the system, all instruments, the gas compressor, the electrical generator, and the air compressor. The process control monitors and controls the natural gas processing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Patrick C. Graney, IV, Gouverneur C.M. Graney